Download 100+ Free Gradients for Adobe Photoshop

freebies Aug 10, 2024
100+ Free Gradients

Here is a free gradient pack with more than 100 gradients that you can use for Adobe Photoshop. Gradients are a versatile tool in Adobe Photoshop, offering smooth transitions between colors that can add depth, interest, and vibrancy to your designs. Whether you're working on a photo edit, a web design, or digital artwork, gradients can enhance your work in numerous ways.

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How to Install and Use Photoshop Gradients

1. Download the Gradients:
• After downloading the gradient file (usually with a .grd extension), ensure it's saved in a location you can easily access.

2. Load Gradients in Photoshop:
• Open Photoshop and navigate to the Gradients panel. If it's not visible, you can access it by going to Window > Gradients.
• In the Gradients panel, click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top right corner.
Select Import Gradients from the dropdown menu.
• Browse to the location of your downloaded .grd file, select it, and click Load. The gradients will now appear in your Gradients panel.

3. Applying Gradients as Gradient Maps:
- To apply a gradient as a gradient map, first select the layer you want to adjust.
- Go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map.
- In the Properties panel, click on the gradient bar to open the Gradient Editor, where you can choose from your loaded gradients.
- Adjust the gradient to suit your image by tweaking the color stops and blending options.

4. Using Gradients in Other Tools:
• You can also apply gradients using tools like the Gradient Tool (G) for backgrounds, overlays, or filling selections, or within layer styles for effects like gradient overlays or stroke fills.

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